000 00961nam a2200145Ia 4500
005 20260716043905.0
080 _a05.02.01 E42
245 _aEliminating female genital multilation : an interagency statement OHCHR, UNAIDS, UNDP, UNECA, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNIFEM, WHO
260 _bWHO
_aGenevaCH
_c2008
300 _a[1], 40 p.
520 _aHighlights the wide recognition of the human rights and legal dimensions of the problem and provides current data on the prevalence of female genital mutilation. Summarizes findings from research on the reasons why the practice continues as well as recent research on its damaging effects on the health of women, girls and newborn babies. Describes the elements needed, for both working towards complete abandonment of female genital mutilation, and caring for those who have suffered, and continue to suffer, from its consequences.
583 _c6/11/08
_kJOYD
650 _aCIRCUMCISION
942 _cM
_mE42
999 _c56242
_d56242